Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Review

Photography Life's new articles [View this email in your browser]( [Photography Life]( [Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Review]( 11/07/23 By Spencer Cox One of Nikon’s most intriguing decisions in the mirrorless era is to sell two different f/2.8 zoom trios – one set of professional, S-line lenses for $2000+, and another set for about half the price but with Tamron-designed optics. In the cheaper trio, the longest lens is the $1250 Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8. How does it perform, and does it hold a candle to the high-end Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S? This extensive review of the Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 will answer all your questions! [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wildlife Photography Safety Tips]( 11/06/23 By Libor Vaicenbacher Wildlife photography is a very rewarding, creative, and relaxing activity – that is, unless you just missed the shot of a lifetime. However, while being outdoors is generally good for your health, there are some risks involved. To help you return from your photo hunts healthy, happy, and alive (at least that’s what my wife always urges me to be), I’ve written the following tips for safe wildlife photography. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photography News: Canon Lenses, Upcoming Sony Announcements]( 11/05/23 By Libor Vaicenbacher Recently, I was thinking about what I consider to be the greatest evolution in photographic technology in recent years, and I can’t decide. Automatic eye detection across the entire viewfinder ranks very high. A blackout-free viewfinder is highly appreciated, as well. And I also see a huge leap forward in high-ISO quality, although here I have to give credit to the software developers more than the camera manufacturers. What about you – what do you see as the biggest leap forward? [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Beach Photography Using Manual Mode]( 11/04/23 By Elaine Lansdown This is a short essay for photographers who are new to manual mode. Beaches present some unique challenges for getting good quality photos, but they are also very rewarding subjects. Here's what you should know if you're excited to photograph the beach and want to use the proper manual settings. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [When the Stars Align: The 2023 Solar Eclipse and the Role of Luck in Photography]( 11/03/23 By Nicholas Hess Well, perhaps a better title for this article would be “when the Sun, the Moon, and some clouds align” as I will be sharing my experience photographing the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse! It’s a story of luck and coincidence, but also a story of being ready for anything as a photographer. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L Announced: The Holy Grail Midrange Zoom]( 11/02/23 By Spencer Cox One of my favorite long-running gags in the photography world is that, whenever someone wishes for an unrealistic lens, another photographer will chime in sarcastically asking for a lightweight 14-200mm f/2.8 with perfect optics, or something just as impossible. Apparently Canon took that as a challenge. The newly released RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L is a huge jump in focal length over traditional 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses, and frankly has the wildest specs I’ve ever seen on a midrange zoom. Here’s what we know about the Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L so far. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 Announced: A Zoom with New Reach]( 11/02/23 By Jason Polak Canon has just announced the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, a supertelephoto zoom lens for Canon mirrorless cameras that offers a unique maximum focal length of 800mm in a package the size of most lenses that just go to 600mm! What does Canon's new zoom have to offer? [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nikon Z 600mmm f/6.3 VR S First Impressions]( 11/01/23 By Libor Vaicenbacher The Nikon Z telephoto family has grown again. After the recent introduction of the long-awaited Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR zoom, a surprising new prime was introduced – the Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. It’s like finding out that your hen has laid two eggs, not one! But which one to choose? [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2023 Photography Life, Inc, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to our newsletter. Our mailing address is: Photography Life, Inc 9100 E Panorama DriveEnglewood, CO 80111 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.